Empty-leg hub
KBAK — Columbus Municipal Airport
United StatesColumbus
Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) in Columbus, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 189 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $16,100.
189 live empty legs involving KBAK
- Code
- KBAK
- Traffic
- 6.4/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 6,400 ft
- Live legs
- 189
Empty-leg demand
Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) in Columbus, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 125 of 189 live legs (66%) leave KBAK, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KBAK are to KVNY (14), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).
Priced empty legs at KBAK center on a median ask of $16,100, with an observed range of $3,200–$85,000 (189 priced listings).
Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KBAK, accounting for about 54% of live inventory (102 of 189 legs).
Key takeaways
- KBAK: 189 live empty legs (125 out / 64 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KBAK: $16,100 (n=189).
- Busiest corridor: to KVNY (14 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (102 legs, ~54%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KBAK creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 189 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 14 | $42,400 |
| Inbound from | KBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,400 |
| Inbound from | KE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,250 |
| Inbound from | KE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport | 6 | $31,600 |
| Inbound from | KSGUSt George Regional Airport | 6 | $30,900 |
| Inbound from | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 5 | $38,300 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 102 |
| Gulfstream G550 | Ultra Long Range | 11 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 8 |
| Beechcraft King Air 100 | Turboprop | 7 |
| Bombardier Global 6500 | Ultra Long Range | 7 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CLU
- ICAO
- KBAK
- City
- Columbus
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 656 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,400 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.4 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,400 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KBAK for empty legs?
Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) has 189 live empty-leg listings — 125 departing and 64 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KBAK?
The median ask at KBAK is $16,100 across 189 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KBAK?
The strongest live corridor at KBAK is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 14 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KBAK most often?
The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KBAK, with 102 live listings (~54% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Columbus Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Columbus Municipal Airport is KBAK.
Where is KBAK airport located?
Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) is in Columbus, United States.
What is the ICAO code for CLU?
The ICAO code for Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) is KBAK.
What is the longest runway at KBAK?
The longest runway at Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) is 6,400 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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